 1973 914 1.7L Shopping, Help Me Please |
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| RangerRhett |
 Nov 20 2004, 11:24 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 131 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Lafayette, IN Member No.: 2,620  |
Hey all...
If I was going to look for a 914. Say one for sale in my area...oh and I don't know...maybe it is a 1973 1.7L... What can I do to look like I know what I am talking about as far as interior quality, exterior rust (if there is any) and its value... The ad describes it as in good condition and it is in running condition... asking $3000.00 This seems high for a 1.7L.... Please Help or point me in the right direction.... My father's car of old Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| smooth_eddy |
Nov 20 2004, 11:31 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 535 Joined: 13-November 04 From: Seattle Member No.: 3,102 |
Hi Ranger...
Before you buy any 914, go to Auto Atlanta's web site. Buy the "How to buy a 914" book. It is under 20 bucks I think, and will tell you everything to look for (and what to stay away from) in purchasing a 914. Good luck and remember, the best one come from So. Cal. Eddy |
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| spare time toys |
Nov 20 2004, 12:13 PM
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hooked on grilling food. Group: Members Posts: 4,059 Joined: 3-April 04 From: West Plano Tx Member No.: 1,884 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Also get those visions of Dads old car out of your head. Look at what it is not what you think it could be.
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| Robert21 |
Nov 20 2004, 12:22 PM
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ron21 Group: Members Posts: 288 Joined: 9-July 04 From: Seal Beach Ca 90630 Orange co Member No.: 2,330 Region Association: None 
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) look for a 73 or 74 get a 2.0 if you get a 1.7
you will in a short time you will want a 2.0 . look for rust . i would try and buy one from the 914 club |
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| Carlitos Way |
Nov 20 2004, 12:49 PM
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I did it MY WAY Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 2,757 Region Association: Southern California |
There's a young lady... I believe Michelle is her name, who is selling a really nice 76 in SLO. She placed an ad in our classifieds section not long ago. DOn't know if you're set on the earlier models, but her car seems to be pretty nice. Unfortunately, if you buy it, it does need a new engine overhaul, but it seems to be a nice, complete car otherwise. Smog might be an issue with it right now, but probably OK after a rebuild.
Good luck, Carlos |
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| Bleyseng |
Nov 20 2004, 01:42 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,035 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Queenie has a 76 Palma Metallic Green for sale too.
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| Rhodes71/914 |
Nov 20 2004, 03:34 PM
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Glacier Group: Members Posts: 1,374 Joined: 8-August 04 From: End of the Road, Alaska Member No.: 2,482 |
$3000 does seem a bit high for a 1.7, could be in near perfect condition and rust freee (ya right).
If you are going to look at this car you might as well know a little bit. Well I'm no expert but since nobody has given any advice on what to actually look for I'll my .02 in for ya. Definitely look under the battery tray, if you have done any reading here you will know that this is one of the major trouble spots due to water running on battery and spreading battery acid down under the battery tray. This can lead to issues if it is bad. Poke the metal under there with a screw driver, if the owner will let you. If at all possible remove the rocker panels and look at the longs, these are under the doors and run the length of the middle of the car. If you see rust poke at it with a screw driver. If either of those spots is bad walk away at that price. I would also recomend taking your time. If you are willing to spend $3000.00 you should be able to find a decent car. Watch the classifieds here. |
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| Dave_Darling |
Nov 20 2004, 03:42 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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There's a "How to Buy a 914" article on Pelican's website. Also the old 914 FAQ which has a lot of info in it...
--DD |
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